Not Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo: Edinson Cavani names the greatest soccer player in history
The debate over who holds the title of the greatest soccer player in history often centers on two names: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. These two legends dominated their era and delivered unforgettable clashes during their time with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
However, one player who faced both stars numerous times in Champions League battles, Edinson Cavani, has a different take. The former Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli, and Manchester United forward shocked fans with his pick. For the current Boca Juniors striker, the greatest player of all time is none other than Diego Maradona.
Both icons of Napoli, Cavani crowned Maradona as the best years ago in an interview with AUF TV. He didn’t hesitate when asked: “The best player in history? For me, Maradona”. Cavani, who played 138 matches and scored 104 goals for Napoli, fell just 11 goals short of Maradona’s tally of 115 during his time at the club in the 1980s.
Understanding Maradona’s significance to the people of Naples, Cavani embraced the legend’s enduring legacy, cementing him as the best soccer player of all time in his eyes.
Who did Maradona call the best?
During an interview with AS in 2018, Maradona was asked to weigh in on the greatest player debate, following comments from Cristiano Ronaldo claiming to be the best.
“Cristiano Ronaldo says he’s the greatest of all time,” the journalist remarked. Maradona, never one to shy away from bold statements, responded with a laugh: “Tell him to stop joking”.
“If Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest, what are you?,” the journalist asked later. “That’s why I’m saying—tell him to stop joking,” Maradona replied with a grin. He went on to acknowledge several greats. “From what little I’ve seen, I’d say Alfredo Di Stéfano, Cruyff, maybe Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo could be in there, too”.
Diego Maradona’s legacy at Napoli
Over seven incredible seasons at Napoli, Diego Maradona played 259 matches, scoring 115 goals and contributing 81 assists. He led the team to four domestic titles, including two Serie A championships (1986/87, 1989/90), the Coppa Italia (1986/87), and the Supercoppa Italiana (1990). On the international stage, Maradona guided Napoli to victory in the 1988/89 UEFA Cup.
Maradona’s record with Argentina
Maradona also shone on the international stage, representing Argentina in 84 matches and racking up 32 goals and 27 assists over 7,468 minutes of play. He was instrumental in Argentina’s 1986 World Cup triumph in Mexico and the 1993 Artemio Franchi Cup win against Denmark. Earlier in his career, he helped Argentina’s U-20 squad claim the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship in Japan.
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